"Nicolas Maduro Guerra, the son of former president Nicolas Maduro and a lawmaker in Venezuela's National Assembly, said on Tuesday that his parents remain 'firm and strong' despite their detention in the United States. Footage shows demonstrators riding through the streets of Caracas in a motorcycle caravan, calling for the release of their detained leader. Maduro Guerra can later be seen delivering a speech about his parents to the crowd. "Yesterday, we received a message from him [Nicolas Maduro] and from her [Cilia Flores]," the lawmaker announced. "They tell us they are firm and strong," he affirmed. "That they have peace of mind and their faith placed in God and in the people of Venezuela. That they trust Delcy and the team that is leading, and that they trust us." Maduro Guerra called for national unity, saying that in times of doubt there must be "political clarity, ideological clarity and a commitment to seeking truthful sources of information". The mobilisation drew thousands of transport workers from across the country, who voiced their rejection of the US operation in Venezuela. During the US military operation on January 3, American forces captured and detained Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Currently, both are being held in a federal prison in Brooklyn, New York, on accusations of alleged acts of narco-terrorism. Acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has described the US operation as a 'stain' on bilateral relations, although she insisted that Venezuela 'is not at war' and will prioritise its sovereignty."